Press Releases

Luca's by Paulo Airaudo — Michelin Star 2026

Reporter Gourmet

Luca's Restaurant Awarded A Michelin Star

Florence, November 2025: Luca's Restaurant at La Gemma Hotel Firenze has proudly earned its first Michelin Star in the 2026 Michelin Guide Italy.

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The Cecchi family seated together in La Gemma's courtyard

Forbes

La Gemma Hotel & The Cecchi Family

Florence, April 23, 2025 — Forbes Italia spotlighted La Gemma Hotel Firenze and the inspiring project behind it, highlighting the hotel's roots in family values and Italian hospitality.

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The arched entrance façade of La Gemma Hotel

Hotel & Travel Magazine

La Gemma, Inspired By Family

A spotlight on our family-led vision, Italian craft, and unique atmosphere that makes La Gemma a contemporary Florentine home. Featuring insights on Luca's restaurant and the Gemma Collection.

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The Ponte Vecchio over the Arno at golden hour

Elle Spain

Luca's Restaurant In Elle: Where To Eat In Florence

La Gemma has been featured in Elle España among the top restaurants in Florence. The article highlights the city's vibrant gastronomic scene, where tradition meets contemporary dining, and selects standout destinations offering exceptional culinary experiences.

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Forbes Italia feature on Massimiliano Cecchi

Forbes Italia

Massimiliano Cecchi And The Vision Behind

Florence, August 2025 — Forbes Italia dedicated an in-depth feature to Massimiliano Cecchi, CEO of La Gemma Collection, celebrating his entrepreneurial vision and the creation of a new model of Italian luxury hospitality. The article explores Cecchi's mission to transform a shared family dream into a collection of authentic, recognisable, and profoundly personal boutique hotels.

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Overhead spread of dishes at Luca's Lounge

FoodMoodMag

La Gemma: Magnificence And Unique Flavours

Florence, June 2025 — FoodMoodMag spotlighted La Gemma Hotel Firenze as a destination where refined hospitality meets extraordinary culinary creativity. The feature celebrates the hotel's elegant design, rooted in the vision of the Cecchi family, and highlights the contemporary gastronomic experience at Luca's Lounge with its delicious Pintxos by chef Paulo Airaudo, blending Basque inspiration with Italian flair.

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A guest relaxing at Allure Wellness Spa

Vanity Fair

Allure Spa: A Top Wellness Destination In Italy

Vanity Fair Italia has selected Allure Spa at La Gemma Hotel Firenze as one of the 22 best spa experiences in Italy for celebrating the end of the year in total relaxation.

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Guests enjoying Basque-inspired pintxos at La Gemma

The Tasty Guide

Pintxos Arrive In Florence

The Tasty Guide featured La Gemma Hotel Firenze on the occasion of its second anniversary, celebrating the arrival of Pintxos in Florence with a Basque-inspired aperitivo created by Chef Paulo Airaudo.

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